Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
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Position Summary
The Gender and Inclusive Development (GID) Intern will provide support on a variety of initiatives within the Democracy, Governance, and Conflict (DGC) practice area. This internship will require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule and is presently remote. This is a paid position, and we anticipate the candidate starting soonest after presenting an offer. The required location for this role is in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan (DMV) area.
Responsibilities
- Support senior staff with producing innovative business development products for GID.
- Create external marketing products for GID.
- Support coordination of events such as conferences, panels, and meetings on relevant topics.
- Provide research support to region-specific analytics, tools, and guidance on topics such as gender-based violence, anti-gender and anti-rights movements in closing civic spaces, and gender integrative solutions for the DGC sector.
- Support the development of an MSI framework for GID in conflict-affected settings.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree required, preferably in international development, gender and inclusion, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, or a similar area.
- Minimum one year of relevant experience preferred.
- Professional demeanor and communication skills, especially via email and by phone.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment.
- Strong writing, presentation, event coordinating, and marketing skills preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote required.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal, required. Second language skills are preferred.
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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation for our internship program is $17.50 per hour.
Reasonable Accommodations
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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